WinZip 7Z File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of WinZip. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of 7Z files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24986.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-047/ | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
18 Aug 2025, 18:14
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:winzip:winzip:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
| First Time |
Winzip
Winzip winzip |
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| References | () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-047/ - Third Party Advisory | |
| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 8.8 |
11 Feb 2025, 22:15
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2025-02-11 22:15
Updated : 2025-08-18 18:14
NVD link : CVE-2025-1240
Mitre link : CVE-2025-1240
JSON object : View
Products Affected
winzip
- winzip
CWE
CWE-787
Out-of-bounds Write